FTIHTRY 12-Piece Pick and Hook Tools Set, Pick Tool Set Car Auto Oil Seal/O-Ring Seal Gasket Pick Hooks Puller Remove, Long and Mini Pick Tool Set

A practical 12-piece pick and hook set that earns its place in the drawer

The first time I put this FTIHTRY pick and hook set to work was on a stubborn ignition coil boot that had fused to a spark plug after too many heat cycles. A straight pick would’ve chewed the rubber. One of the rounded O‑ring picks slid under the edge, lifted the boot without tearing it, and the job was done in seconds. That’s been my recurring experience with this set: it offers the right shape and reach for common fiddly tasks, without forcing you to improvise with screwdrivers or risk damaging small parts.

What’s in the box and how it’s laid out

You get 12 tools: six hooks/picks in long form and four dedicated O‑ring picks, along with additional hook shapes like 90-degree, 45-degree, double-angle, a more complex S-shaped profile, and a standard hook. The variety matters. The long profiles reach past hoses and wiring to the back side of a connector, while the short “mini” bodies give you better leverage in tight spaces. I found myself using the long 90-degree hook for coolant and boost hoses and the short 45-degree for interior clips and electrical connectors.

The O‑ring picks deserve a special callout. Their rounded, blended tips are a safer choice for seals and gaskets because they lift instead of pierce. When I serviced a fuel rail, the rounded pick lifted the O‑ring without nicking it or the bore—something a sharp point can easily ruin.

Build and ergonomics

The shafts are heat-treated CR‑V (chrome-vanadium) steel, and they feel appropriately stiff for their diameter. They’re not pry bars—no pick set is—but they don’t fold over under sensible loads. The tips arrive sharp and cleanly ground; I didn’t have to re-sharpen or dress them before use.

Handles are a textured, non-slip rubber overmold. They’re chunky in a good way, filling the hand so you can apply precise pressure without a death grip. In oily or wet conditions, that matters. The long picks have a balanced feel; there’s enough handle to control the tip without feeling tail-heavy. On a long session of connector work under the dash, the grip made a noticeable difference in fatigue compared to skinny-handled budget picks.

One nit: on one of the minis, the handle developed a slight twist relative to the shaft after a week of heavy use. It didn’t pull free, but it was a reminder not to torque these like a lever. A small dab of epoxy corrected it and it hasn’t moved since.

Tip profiles that solve real problems

• Straight pick: Good for probing, aligning holes, and lifting edge-seated washers.
• 90-degree and 45-degree hooks: My go-to for hose ends, C-clips, and famously stubborn electrical connectors. The 90-degree long version can get behind the connector lock without unplugging half the harness.
• Standard hook and complex/S-hook: Useful for pulling springs, retrieving dropped washers, or guiding a cable through a tight path.
• Double-angle/offset profiles: Handy when you need to push on one axis and pull on another—think O‑ring seated in a recessed groove.

For precision work—like cleaning an intake valve seal groove or picking carbon from tight corners on a rifle bolt face—the tips are fine enough but not razor-fragile. They’ll scratch soft aluminum if you’re careless, so I favor the rounded O‑ring picks for anything that shouldn’t be marred.

In the garage and around the shop

Automotive work is the obvious use case. Beyond coil boots and connectors, these excel at:
- Prying hoses loose without gouging the barb
- Fishing out snap-rings and door panel clips
- Extracting old seal remnants from grooves
- Aligning gaskets and guiding vacuum line ends onto fittings

Outside of cars, I’ve used them for:
- Clearing debris from 3D printer nozzles and extruder gears
- Lifting adhesive corners, labels, and weatherstrip cleanly
- Household tasks like dislodging ice in an ice maker or pulling hair clogs at the drain grid without removing the trap
- Delicate hobby jobs such as jewelry assembly and O‑ring maintenance on air tools

If you do firearm maintenance, the rounded O‑ring picks are especially helpful for cleaning around extractor channels and lifting O‑rings without scoring surfaces.

Durability and maintenance

After several weeks of use, the tips haven’t deformed. That’s consistent with properly heat-treated CR‑V steel. If you’re tempted to twist or pry like you would with a screwdriver, don’t—picks are leverage multipliers at the tip and can snap if abused. Used correctly, these hold their shape well.

A couple of practical habits help:
- Wipe the shafts with a lightly oiled rag after working around coolant, salt, or acidic residues to ward off surface rust.
- If a tip loses bite, a few passes on a fine diamond card refreshes it.
- Don’t use them as chisels. If you need to scrape, use a scraper; if you need to pry, reach for a small pry tool.

Ergonomics and control

The grippy handles make precise movements easier, and the difference shows up when you’re trying not to mutilate a connector lock. The handle size is generous without being bulky, and the minimal flex in the shafts translates your hand movement directly to the point. That precision is the main reason I’ve kept this set close at hand instead of reaching for generic picks.

The only ergonomic trade-off is that the long shafts can transmit more vibration back to your hand if you’re tapping or nudging against a hard surface. That’s not a common motion with picks, but it’s noticeable.

What could be better

• Handle bond: As mentioned, I saw a slight looseness on one mini handle after heavy torque. It’s fixable, but worth noting.
• Protective storage: Mine did not include tip covers or a dedicated case. The tools arrived bundled, and I store them in a roll to protect the points. If you toss them loose in a drawer, expect to dull tips and poke fingers. A basic sleeve or caps would be welcome.
• Tip finish: The tips are well ground, but they’re not mirror-finished like premium sets. On soft plastics, any sharp edge can leave marks. Use the rounded picks when in doubt.

None of these are deal-breakers, and they fall in line with the set’s price point.

Value

Compared to ultra-budget picks, you’re getting stouter shafts, sharper grinds, and far better handles. Compared to premium technician-grade sets that cost several times more, you’re giving up some finishing touches and (potentially) long-term handle bonding. For most DIYers and working techs who need a reliable, complete set they won’t baby, this strikes an excellent balance.

Who it’s for

• Automotive DIYers and techs who routinely deal with connectors, hoses, seals, and gaskets
• Hobbyists and tinkerers who need precise picks for assembly, electronics, and small mechanisms
• Anyone who wants both long-reach and short profiles in one buy, plus rounded O‑ring picks that won’t destroy seals

If you’re a pro who abuses tools daily and needs lifetime polish and overbuilt handles, there are pricier sets that might better fit that expectation. For everyone else, this set hits the sweet spot.

Safety notes

These points are sharp. Wear eye protection when pulling springs and clips. Don’t lever near batteries or fuel lines. When working around finished surfaces, tape off the area or use the rounded tips to prevent scratches.

Final thoughts and recommendation

After living with the FTIHTRY pick and hook set in my cart and on my bench, I keep reaching for it. The combination of long and short profiles covers most situations I encounter, the rounded O‑ring picks save seals and surfaces, and the handles offer real control even with oily hands. The steel holds up under reasonable loads. My only real concern—the slight looseness on one mini handle—was easy to remedy and hasn’t recurred.

I recommend this set. It offers a genuinely useful spread of profiles, solid shaft stiffness, and grippy ergonomics at a fair price. If you add simple storage to protect the tips and remember that picks are for precision, not prying, this set will make a lot of small, frustrating jobs quicker and cleaner.